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ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which concept characterizes culture as continuously evolving?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Culture evolves dynamically, adapting to environmental, technological, and resource-related changes over time.
Question 2 of 5
A client is 12 hours postoperative and has a chest tube to a disposable water-seal drainage system with suction. The healthcare provider should intervene for which of the following observations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber. Continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber indicates an air leak in the system, which can lead to lung collapse. The water-seal chamber should have intermittent bubbling during exhalation but should not bubble continuously. Constant bubbling in the suction-control chamber (A) is expected and indicates proper suction is being applied. Bloody drainage in the collection chamber (C) is common in the immediate postoperative period. Fluid-level fluctuations in the water-seal chamber (D) can be normal due to changes in intrathoracic pressure.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who completed detoxing from heroin tells you that his or her family members who are not substance abusers do not understand how it feels to go through withdrawal. He or she asks you for advice. Which of the following is the best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Comparing withdrawal to a severe flu helps family members understand the physical symptoms without trivializing the experience.
Question 4 of 5
What information should be included as effective for preventing chronic bronchitis in a community presentation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Smoking cessation. Chronic bronchitis is often caused by smoking. By quitting smoking, individuals can significantly reduce their risk of developing chronic bronchitis. This is the most effective prevention strategy. A: Maintenance of ideal weight may have some benefits for overall health but is not directly linked to preventing chronic bronchitis. B: Annual influenza immunization is important for preventing the flu, but it does not directly prevent chronic bronchitis. D: Regular moderate exercise is beneficial for overall health, but it is not as directly related to preventing chronic bronchitis as smoking cessation.
Question 5 of 5
An inflammatory bowel disorder in which the patient develops abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, tenesmus (feeling of incomplete defecation), and weight loss is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ulcerative colitis typically presents with these symptoms.